Federal Liberals drive stake through Victorian budget

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The Victorian government is drowning in debt, with the nation’s largest debt load and the worst credit rating.

Per capita debt

Source: The Australian

The world’s two largest credit rating agencies—S&P and Moody’s—warned that Victoria faces further credit rating downgrades if it does not bring its debt under control.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.